Annelies McCandless
Reno,NV
Summary
Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Greater Nevada Credit Union
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported multiple c-level executives in a fast-paced, hybrid remote environment
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support business development and senior management teams.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for committee members and executive vice president.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Updated spreadsheets and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
AMW Executive Administrative Services
Self-employeed
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Customized administrative, marketing and graphic design services for startups and small businesses.
- Assist with business license registration, business plan generation, and development of company policies and procedures
- Creation of company business cards, letterhead, sales and promotional materials
- Website design and social media management
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Events Manager
Montreux Golf & Country Club
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed administrative logistics of planning, booking, and promotions for all onsite special events.
- Developed creative event themes, coordinated vendors, ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
- Created BEOs and coordinated with kitchen and catering staff on menu, timing and setup needs.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event interest and revenue.
- Implemented new event software system used to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
Catering Manager
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
Special Events Manager
Red Hawk Golf & Resort
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Created themes, coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for onsite weddings and special events.
- Created detailed event reports, timelines and budgets.
- Hired, trained and supervised event staff to complete setup and and execute events.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Reno Harley-Davidson
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Plan, coordinate and execute dealership events designed to drive traffic and increase sales.
- Create monthly event calendar and manage dealership website and social media pages.
- Create artwork and advertisements for upcoming dealership events.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
Executive Assistant and Marketing Manager
Red Hawk Golf And Resort
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
- Created and managed social media campaigns.
- Preparation and distribution of marketing images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward C Reed High School
Sparks, NVSkills
- C-Level Executive Support
- Board of Directors Support
- Calendar and Email Management
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Travel Administration
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Proofreading
- Problem Resolution
- Self Starter
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Greater Nevada Credit Union
03.2019 - 12.2020
AMW Executive Administrative Services
Self-employeed
06.2017 - 03.2019
Events Manager
Montreux Golf & Country Club
06.2016 - 03.2018
Catering Manager
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
08.2015 - 06.2016
Special Events Manager
Red Hawk Golf & Resort
06.2014 - 05.2015
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Reno Harley-Davidson
08.2013 - 05.2014
Executive Assistant and Marketing Manager
Red Hawk Golf And Resort
01.2008 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Edward C Reed High School
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